I noticed today that I seemed to have more front wheel drive than the rear. I 1st inspected the grub screw but no problem there.
On closer inspection I noticed the diff seemed to wobble in the housing just a little to much.
I pull it down and noticed a bearing Pt No B032 was broken on the...
I was having a conversation with a mate today while out having a bash.
He was saying that fuel tank foam can stop the mid tank lean problem because the mid tank lean was caused by the fuel being sloshing around creating more air in the fuel.
Now I am not sure how this relates to r/c cars but...
I went to purchase some more fuel today only to find none in stock. I asked if it was best to stay with the same brand of fuel, it was explained that it was because the detergents used in the fuel differ.
Tried another shop on the way home but the brand was different, the sales person at...
I did it... rebuilt the old 5.9 and she seems to be running sweet. Sealed the engine 1st as per the threads I found on here. I have run 3 tanks now with no over heating issues at all and its a hot day here in Oz.
I am using after run oil now, and make sure the piston is at BDC after use.
Just...
Got my XL motor all rebuilt but I would like to confirm one thing before I fire her up tomorrow.
The rotor gear has a chanver one one side of the gear... Is this the side that goes on facing the motor?
Your help will be appreciated...
Got some pics of the damage to the OWB, Its a little hard to get a good clear shot.
This shot you can see the hole for the pin has become elongated.
This shot you can see the side has been rubbing, I am guessing this is due to the elongated hole.
Is this common damage to see to the...
Ok I have finally made a decision... In a attempt to learn more about my motor I have have decided to rebuild it.
I have ordered a new cylinder, piston and rod and a OWB.
Question, Cleaning the motor with a Nitro cleaner. Is it the same as your normal car carby or brake cleaner.?
I will...
Sorry Shaun I quite understand.
frddyj, will get some pics of in the morning for you.
I am fast learning not to believe half of what I hear from these hobby shops. Only one shop here in Western Australia had a tank, only not the right one as it turns out.
I had to order my OWB from East...
I crack the fuel tank in my XL, no drama until I got back from the shop and noticed the tank was slightly different.
Part No 87031 when in fact it should of been 87149.
The main difference is the carby fuel line is mounted at the bottom of the tank instead of the top like the original...
The advice has been well appreciated, its not that I don't want to go down the path of spending all this money.
I have just been keeping my options open and learning which is the best way to go for the truck and my wallet. There seems to been many options out there. The advice here has been...
Being al new to this the only way I will learn is to keep asking these questions
Can I rebuild my XL 5.9 motor, by rebuild I mean new piston and sleeve ect, and were is the best place to buy these parts if they are avaliable.
Ok guys thanks for the input, but I think we have well blown the budget now with all these added extras like
toss the collet
BUKU pipe
47 spur and a 17-19 CB I liked 18
carbon and alloy shoes .
Is there a motor I can just drop in, its my 1st car and I have already spent $1500, buy time I...
I have decided that the LRP Z.28R SPEC.3 is the way to go to replace my motor in Savage XL5.9
What do I need to bolt this straight in. I have read briefly about spacing, Aluminum clutch because the nylon ones melt with this motor, gearing.
Do I need a wheelie bar lol.
I am sure there are...
Got told today that this is the baby to put in my XL
http://www.lrp.cc/en/products/nitro-engines/18-offroad-engines/produkt/z28r-truggy-spec3/details/
$300AU your views on this one would be appreciated. What else will I need to run this motor ie, clutch, different gearing?
Can someone please tell the difference between the K4.6 and the 4.6F is one better than the other?
On further note concerning the old motor,
When I purchased the car I asked about the air cleaner oil, I told the shop owner I had motocross bikes (Honda CRF250R & CRF450R) and was the oil similar...